Analysis
Questions around photogragh of a man acclaimed to be the ‘tallest man in Nigeria’
3 mins read A Facebook page shared a picture of a certain man with the claim that he is the tallest man in Nigeria. Although there...
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Featured
/ 5 months agoAlleged report of a polyamorous Nigerian man with 13 pregnant wives is a hoax
3 mins read A blog site claims that a certain Nigerian man is husband to 13 wives who are all pregnant...
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Spoofs
/ 6 months agoWhatsapp offer of free 50GB data is a Hoax!
3 mins read A viral WhatsApp message claims WhatsApp is offering free 50GB data to mark its 10th anniversary. A confirmatory...
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Spoofs
/ 6 months agoWill this company, Binomo Investment, guarantee you returns in 45-minute?
3 mins read A group on Facebook along other similar posts and pages mentioned BINOMO INVESTMENT’s pledges to double the amount...
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Health
/ 12 months agoGarlic Does NOT Cure Coronavirus!
3 mins read Facebook page suggests a bowl of garlic cures “Wuhans” coronavirus. Health authorities have not recommended any particular drug...
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Facebook Checks
/ 1 year agoMedieval Lore: Is The Salt Pregnancy Test Accurate?
3 mins read CLAIM: Pregnancy test with salt or white toothpaste is an effective way of testing for the positivity or...
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Spoofs
/ 1 year agoAC Consumes Fuel, Fact Or Myth?
3 mins read Yes, there is a direct correlation between AC usage and fuel consumption. However, in certain conditions, this works...
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Facebook Checks
/ 1 year agoFact Checking Viral Claims Related To Recent Xenophobic Killings In South Africa I
3 mins read Claim 1: Whatsapp message and Twitter post allege video of burning building is related to recent xenophobic killings....
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Mainstream
/ 1 year ago#FALSE. MTN Lagos Branch Still Stands!
2 mins read CLAIM: A twitter user claimed that the MTN office in Apapa Lagos was set ablaze. FALSE: MTN office...
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Facebook Checks
/ 1 year agoTriclosan: Friend Or Foe?
3 mins read CLAIM: A blog post alleges chemical found in colgate toothpaste is linked to Cancer INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE: Yes, Colgate’s...
